Festive Accra

Experience December in Ghana

The month the world turns its gaze to Accra. A season of fashion, music, culture, homecoming and celebration – experienced at its finest at Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City Accra.

There is no month quite like December in Ghana. The air is dry and luminous, the city is alive with anticipation, and from the first week of December until the first morning of the New Year, Accra becomes something that defies ordinary description: Africa’s most exhilarating cultural stage.

Events in Ghana During December

International buyers and fashion editors arrive for Accra Fashion Week. The diaspora returns in its thousands for Detty December, the annual homecoming that transforms the city with concerts, beach parties and AfroFuture, one of the continent’s defining music festivals. Families gather for Christmas with an energy that is unmistakably Ghanaian: church choirs before dawn, jollof on the table and celebrations that continue through to New Year’s fireworks over the Atlantic.

Luxury Stay in the Heart of Accra

Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City Accra sits at the heart of it all. Centrally located and distinctly five-star, the hotel offers the facilities, concierge expertise, dining experiences and renowned Kempinski hospitality that transform December in Ghana from an event into an unforgettable experience.

For guests of Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City Accra, the Concierge Team can arrange secure transport to and from the venues, ensuring that the vibrant energy of each event concludes in the comfort and tranquillity of a luxurious five-star suite.

The Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City Accra Experience

Everything December in Ghana has to offer, from Accra Fashion Week and AfroFuture to Christmas celebrations and New Year’s Eve festivities is elevated when experienced from a hotel that combines five-star comfort, expert concierge support and exceptional hospitality.

Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City Accra occupies a prime location in the heart of downtown Accra, making it an ideal luxury base for the festive season.

Its proximity to fashion week venues, concert locations, cultural attractions and beach clubs, combined with the concierge team’s extensive knowledge of the December calendar, removes the complexities that can challenge even the most carefully planned itinerary. Transportation, reservations, event access and scheduling are arranged with the precision and professionalism expected of Kempinski.

Luxury Accommodation

The guest rooms and suites at Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City Accra reflect the standards of Europe’s oldest luxury hotel group – spacious, elegantly appointed and defined by meticulous attention to detail.

December represents the peak of Accra’s international social calendar, and demand for accommodation is exceptionally high. Guests are strongly encouraged to reserve early tosecure their preferred room or suite.

Discover our elegant rooms here or contact our reservations team at +233 24 243 6000 or email [email protected]

Signature Dining

December in Ghana is also a season of extraordinary dining.

At Papillon Restaurant, the hotel’s signature dining venue, contemporary cuisine meets the vibrancy of the season. Whether for a festive Christmas dinner, a business lunch during Accra Fashion Week or an elegant New Year’s Eve celebration.

ASANA Bar & Kitchen offers a more convivial atmosphere for the social rhythm of December, serving inventive cocktails and shareable dishes for gatherings that begin in the early evening and continue well into the night.

The Gallery Bar, sophisticated and effortlessly social, becomes the unofficial meeting place for Accra’s international creative community during the festive season. It is where fashion week conversations continue over expertly crafted drinks and where many memorable evenings begin.

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Meetings, Events and Private Celebrations

December is not only a social season; it is also one of the most active periods on Accra’s business calendar.

The hotel’s meeting rooms and event venues are designed to accommodate the full spectrum of professional and private occasions, from buyer meetings and brand briefings during Accra Fashion Week to year-end corporate celebrations, exclusive private dinners and intimate gatherings for the international creative and business communities visiting the city.

Contact our team at +233 24 243 6000 or email [email protected]

The Resense Spa

The December season is extraordinary. It is also relentless.

Between runway shows, concerts, beach parties and festive gatherings, The Resense provides the restoration required to fully embrace the pace of the season.

Signature treatments, skilled therapists and thoughtfully curated wellness programmes offer guests the opportunity to recharge, renew and experience everything that December in Ghana has to offer at their very best.

Contact our concierge team at: +233 24 243 6000 or email [email protected] and curate your local experiences today.